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Katharina Maria Main is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology. She also serves as a Senior Consultant in the Research and Innovation Office, demonstrating her dual commitment to academic advancement and clinical care. Her professional address is Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 København N, Denmark.
Dr. Main's research spans several critical areas in pediatric endocrinology:
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and associated psychiatric comorbidities
- Endocrine management of transgender and gender-diverse adolescents
- Reproductive hormone development in children
- Puberty assessment markers and clinical diagnostics
- Genotype-phenotype correlations in endocrine disorders
Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches to pediatric endocrine conditions, with particular attention to congenital disorders, transgender healthcare, and reproductive development. She frequently employs population-based registry studies and clinical evaluations to improve diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines.
Dr. Main holds significant collaborative roles, including membership in the ESPE Working Group on Gender Incongruence and the Endo-ERN Main Thematic Group on Sexual Development and Maturation, where she contributes to developing international clinical standards.
Her professional affiliations include both the University of Copenhagen (sund.ku.dk) and the Danish Regional Health Service (regionh.dk), reflecting her integrated role in academic medicine and clinical practice. With 221 documented research outputs, she maintains an active research program that bridges scientific discovery with patient care for children with complex endocrine conditions.
